Veterans & Military - Page 2
Honoring Our Heroes on Veterans Day
- by Cara Tompot
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 11, 2015
Every November 11, America comes together to honor the brave men and women who fearlessly dedicated their lives to defending our great country. It is one day of the year…
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Experience Key with Asbestos-Related VA Disability Claim
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 19, 2015
Veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases today – often decades after leaving the service – are entitled to receive the same disability compensation as those who were injured on active duty.
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Veterans: Watch Out for Early Symptoms of Mesothelioma
- by Tim Povtak
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 15, 2015
Vigilance is an important tool to have while serving in any branch of the U.S. armed forces. It can be equally important to the good, long-term health of any retired…
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Veterans with Mesothelioma Can Still Overcome Health Care Problems at the VA
- Guest Author
- Veterans & Military
- Jul 9, 2014
The VA health care system has big problems, that’s been well-documented recently, but a veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma still can get the help he needs if he knows where to…
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Growing Support for Legalizing Marijuana in US Could Help Cancer Research
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 21, 2014
A new poll shows that where disdain over marijuana in the U.S. once thrived, compassion now resides, and that’s good news for cancer patients. The CNN/ORC International phone survey conducted…
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Fighting for Victims Beyond Veterans Day
- by Tim Povtak
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 11, 2013
Renee Simpson always knew she would follow in her father’s footsteps, and join the U.S. Army one day – serving her country proudly and unselfishly, like others in her family…
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Washington Navy Yard Shooter Was Never ‘One of Us’
- by Karen Marshall
- Veterans & Military
- Sep 18, 2013
Aaron Alexis was never “one of us.” He truly never earned the right to wear the Navy uniform or call himself a member of the U.S. Navy. Let’s make that…
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Veterans with Mesothelioma May Need to Overcome Their Fear of Leaving Home
- by Dr. Abraham Lebenthal
- Veterans & Military
- Jul 31, 2013
Mesothelioma is a rare disease. Successful treatment requires an individualized approach, with therapy tailored for the individual patient. Unfortunately, few centers have expertise in treating this…
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Veterans with Mesothelioma Should Have Hope — You Can Get Great Treatment
- by Dr. Abraham Lebenthal
- Veterans & Military
- Apr 29, 2013
We want every veteran who is diagnosed with mesothelioma and has VA health care benefits -- from anywhere in the country – to think seriously about coming to my office in Boston. These soldiers…
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Application Delays for Veterans Can Significantly Impact Families
- Guest Author
- Veterans & Military
- Aug 20, 2012
As a VA-accredited Veterans Counselor, I assist veterans and their families during phases of their fight against asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. It is my honor and…
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